Disaster response plans in the neonatal intensive care unit
Group of Pediatric Disaster Pediatric Society Chinese Medical Association, Pediatrics Committee Medical Association of Chinese People's Liberation Army
Abstract：Newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are highly vulnerable in disasters due to their need for specialized and highly technical support. It is strongly encouraged to prepare for the most likely disaster scenarios for the NICU. During a disaster, neonatal care providers should maintain situational awareness for decision-making, including available equipment, medication, and staffing. Neonatal care providers also should consider the ethical issues and the psychosocial needs of the families and neonatal care staff.
Group of Pediatric Disaster Pediatric Society Chinese Medical Association,Pediatrics Committee Medical Association of Chinese People's Liberation Army. Disaster response plans in the neonatal intensive care unit[J]. CJCP, 2017, 19(10): 1033-1037.
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